Amber Barrett

Amber Karen Barrett, age 48 of Conyers and formerly of Habersham County, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Born in Habersham County on August 27, 1963, she was a daughter of Johnnie Bell Phillips and James Charlie Barrett. She was currently employed as a Certified Nurses’ Assistant. She was of the Christian faith and attended New Vision Worship Center. Amber was a devoted caregiver and a loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, grandmother and friend. She was the comedian of her family and always living life to the fullest with a smile. She also loved music and singing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Grady & Mattie Barrett; grandmother, Ruth Bell; step-grandmother, Lillie Bell; brother, Ricky Barrett. Survivors include; son, Chazman Barrett of Conyers; daughters, Angelica Barrett and Alisha Hancock both of Conyers; grandchildren, Tatiana Cowen and Brooklyn Nicole Barrett; mother, Johnnie Bell Phillips of Mt. Airy; father and stepmother, James C. and Barbara Barrett of Cornelia; grandfather, Bob Bell of Mt. Airy; brothers, Michael Barrett of Spokane, WA, Aaron Barner of Cornelia, Anthony Barrett of Easton, PA, Grady Barrett of Cornelia; James A. Barrett of Mt. Airy and T. J. Barrett of Cornelia; sisters, Vickie Farivar of Cornelia, Janice Barrett of Conyers and Sabrina Barrett of Cornelia. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Saturday, March 31, 2012, at New Vision Worship Center with Rev. Johnny Barrett and Rev. Mickey Umbehant officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 pm on Thursday and from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 on Friday. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart (706-778-8668) of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.